American rapper William Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, has been arrested on charges of felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanour battery. The 50-year-old rapper was taken into custody two days after the woman he was living with reported the assault to authorities. According to reports, the woman claimed that Ross hit her multiple times after accusing her of cheating on him.
The woman alleged that Ross choked her with the collar of her shirt and slammed her into a wall during the altercation. She stated that she was eventually able to leave the home and later returned to collect her belongings after Ross had left. The incident reportedly occurred on August 28, and the woman did not file a police report until a month later.
Ross' attorneys, Steve Sadow and Bradley Horenstein, have released a statement denying the allegations and claiming that their client was wrongfully accused by an ex-girlfriend whose true motivations are unclear. The defense attorneys pointed out that the ex-girlfriend did not file a police report until a month after the claimed incident allegedly took place.
This is not Ross' first run-in with the law. In 2017, he pled no contest to aggravated assault after being accused of forcing a man into a guesthouse at his suburban-Atlanta mansion in 2015 and beating him with a handgun. However, under a first-offender program in Georgia, the court issued an order exonerating Ross of guilt on that felony count.
Ross has been released on a $5000 cash bail, and his arraignment is set for October 22. His attorneys have urged his fans and the general public not to prejudge the situation and to allow the judicial process to run its course. The rapper has pled not guilty to the charges.
The incident has sparked a significant amount of attention, with many fans and followers expressing shock and concern. Ross is a well-known figure in the music industry, and his arrest has generated widespread media coverage. The case is set to proceed through the courts, with the prosecution and defense presenting their respective cases.
The charges against Ross carry significant penalties, including potential imprisonment and fines. If convicted, Ross could face serious consequences, including a lengthy prison sentence. However, the judicial process will ultimately determine the outcome of the case, and Ross is entitled to a presumption of innocence until proven guilty.
Key points
- Rick Ross arrested on felony battery by strangulation and misdemeanour battery charges.
- The incident allegedly occurred on August 28, and the woman reported the assault a month later.
- This is not Ross' first run-in with the law, having previously pled no contest to aggravated assault in 2017.
